Machine Shop Estimator

Machine Shop Estimator

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• One to three years related experience
• Proficiency with computer software including word processing, spreadsheets, and database preferred
• Must possess or in a reasonable timeframe gain proficiency with company ERP system
• Must possess or in a reasonable timeframe gain familiarity and working knowledge of company products, services, and customers as required to perform job responsibilities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation of assigned estimates
• Support and coordinate activities concerned with proposals, pricing, and contracts for sale of equipment, materials, products, or services
• Primary responsibility for tracking and coordinating the Project Manager Estimates under the PMO Organization
• Ensure timely and responsive proposals are submitted to the Customer by the cognizant Contract Administrator
• Prepare Estimates for ‘build to print’, repetitive and routine quotations
• Attend and participate in all Estimating Department meetings
• Act as the representative of the Estimating Manager in their absence
• Review Request for Quote (RFQ), Bid Decision Form, ERP Reports, and other relevant information
• Research parts history as required
• Coordinate with Project Manager, Engineering, and other Department Managers
• Compile and distribute memos and correspondence
• Preparation and maintenance of Estimating files
• Prepare and send formal quotation packages to government and commercial customers as required
• Create Costs Estimates using approved worksheets
• Assist in pricing related activities
• Maintain client/customer and outside vendor relations
• Track bids in process by all Departments and cognizant Project Managers
• Assemble and collate data and create reports comparing Estimated Costs and/or Budgeted Costs versus Actual Costs for projects as assigned
• Support or perform price/cost analysis to determine variance between Estimated/Budgeted Costs versus Actual Costs
• Assist with gathering and obtaining data and compiling reports for Estimating Department input to the Quarterly Report and Board Meetings
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment
• Ensure activities are conducted in accordance with Atec International Standards Organization (AS9100/ISO) policies

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with computer software including word processing, spreadsheets, and database preferred